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Bennett Warns of IDF Manpower Crisis Amid Conscription Debate

4/1/2026

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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned that Israel's conscription policies could lead to an IDF manpower shortage.
Bennett criticized the government's haredi conscription bill as unlikely to meaningfully increase enlistment.
Bennett pledged to form a government based on a "covenant of those who serve."
Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot rejected Bennett's proposal to unite parties.
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party is gaining support ahead of elections.

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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned that Israel's conscription policies could lead to an IDF manpower shortage.
Bennett criticized the government's haredi conscription bill as unlikely to meaningfully increase enlistment.
Bennett pledged to form a government based on a "covenant of those who serve."
Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot rejected Bennett's proposal to unite parties.
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party is gaining support ahead of elections.